Need help reading MRI for spinal pain Posted: 05-16-07 00:02am
can u explane this, the mri results to me
in plain english?? i also go to the
ciropractor every day for some sorta
traction thing. and the electrodes. this
is the most pain ive had in my life, and
keep in mind ive had 4 children and the
first was all natural! the spasms are
unberable when they break through. i also
would like to know if this is a high
canadate for surgery. ive been like this
for three horrable weeks and by the time i
see the surgon it will be 4. is there a
"usual" amount of time they like u to
wait??? thankyou!!!!!!!!
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General Q&A Answer A2782 Posted: 05-29-07 01:25am
You wrote: "
Current medical status: mri results - at
the level l4-5 disc level, there is a 4mm
disc extrusion. there is a additional 8 mm
sequestrtion in rt. paracentral area
posteior to l5 which is causing
compression of the thecal sac and
decending nerve roots. at l5-s1, there is
a 6mm disc extrusion causing neural
foraminal narrowing.
Current medical treatment: this is on the
3rd week, im on 2nd steroid shot and pack,
also a musle relaxer, and pain pills. i
have a apt with a nuro surgeon on monday
the 21. also takw 30 mg adderallxr and
bcp."
Your MRI-report indicates spondylotic
changes of the vertebral spine that cause
pressure on the spinal nerves’ roots.
Pressure on the spinal nerves causes
neural pain. Spondylosis, in your case,
has affected the intervertebral discs.
Disk protrusions (discus hernia) and parts
of the discs (sequestration) cause
pressure on the roots of the spinal
nerves. Surgical removal of the affected
discs can help relieve the pain. Physical
therapy (traction and electrotherapy) can
also help, but most doctors believe that
these treatments are not as efficient as
surgery. You can consult a neurosurgeon
for an expert opinion.
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